Suggested Degree Pathway for Exercise Science - Pre-Physician Assistant Concentration
For students who entered fall 2024 and beyond.
Freshman Year
Fall Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 16 | |
| BIOL.1110 | Principles of Biology I | 3 |
| BIOL.1170L | Principles of Biology I Lab | 1 |
| HSCI.1011 | Medical Terminology for Healthcare Professionals | 1 |
| HSCI.1010 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I (SCL) | 3 |
| HSCI.1030 | Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab I (SCL) | 1 |
| HSCI.1051 | Interprofessional Education First Year Seminar | 1 |
| ENGL.1010 /
HONR.1100 | College Writing I /
First Year Seminar in Honors: Text in the City (CW) | 3 |
| PSYC.1010 | Introduction to Psychological Science (SS) | 3 |
Spring Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 17 | |
| BIOL.1120 | Principles of Biology II | 3 |
| BIOL.1180L | Principles of Biology II Lab | 1 |
| ENGL.1020 | College Writing II (CW) | 3 |
| EXER.2020 | Introduction to Exercise Science (DCA) | 3 |
| HSCI.1020 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II (SCL) | 3 |
| HSCI.1040 | Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab II (SCL) | 1 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Arts and Humanities Perspective (AH) | 3 |
Sophomore Year
Fall Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 14 | |
| HSCI.2510 | Physiological Chemistry I | 3 |
| HSCI.2530 | Physiological Chemistry I Lab | 1 |
| MATH.2830 | Introduction to Statistics (MATH) | 3 |
| NUTR.2060 | Human Nutrition | 3 |
| PHYS.1030 | General Physics I (STEM) | 3 |
| PHYS.1030L | General Physics I Lab | 1 |
Spring Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 17 | |
| HSCI.2520 | Physiological Chemistry II | 3 |
| HSCI.2540 | Physiological Chemistry II Lab | 1 |
| HSCI.3400 | IPE Research Methods (IL), (QL) | 3 |
| PHYS.1040 | General Physics II | 3 |
| PHYS.1040L | General Physics II Lab | 1 |
| PUBH.1021 | Introduction to Public Health (SS) | 3 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Arts and Humanities Perspective (AH) | 3 |
Junior Year
Fall Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 15 | |
| HSCI.2110 | Basic Clinical Microbiology and Pathology | 3 |
| HSCI.2130 | Basic Clinical Microbiology and Pathology Lab | 1 |
| HSCI.3500 | Human Biochemistry | 3 |
| EXER.3050 | Exercise Physiology (WOC), (CTPS) | 3 |
| EXER.3070 | Exercise Physiology Lab | 1 |
| EXER.3150 | Anatomical Kinesiology | 3 |
| EXER.3170 | Anatomical Kinesiology Lab | 1 |
Spring Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 14 | |
| EXER.3560 | Pharmacology | 3 |
| EXER.4060 | Foundations of Strength and Conditioning | 3 |
| EXER.4080 | Foundations of Strength and Conditioning Lab | 1 |
| EXER.4220 | Exercise Testing and Prescription | 3 |
| EXER.4280 | Exercise Testing and Prescription Lab | 1 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Arts and Humanities Perspective (AH) | 3 |
Senior Year
Total Minimum Credits = 122.
1Taking Organic Structures and Reactions I is equivalent to Organic Chemistry I for most PA schools that require it. Students should reach out to interested PA schools to confirm. If this course is not needed, please substitute with free electives during senior year.
No more than two Breadth of Knowledge (BOK) courses can be taken with the same prefix. The Core Curriculum courses may be taken in any sequence. Refer to the Core Curriculum policy for further details. You should meet with your faculty advisor to determine how you will meet the Core Curriculum requirements.
Current UMass Lowell students should be using their Advisement Report in SiS. If you need assistance, please contact your adviser.
Restriction on off-campus study:
Be advised that any course taken at another institution must be formally approved prior to enrollment.
See the catalog policy for details.